Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K
Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K is a running race on October 31 – November 1, 2026 in Herrin, IL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 31 – November 1, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Location
- 316 W Monroe, Herrin, IL
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Description
All proceeds will go to Seniors' Project Graduation.
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume.
Awards:
Overall Male Winner / Overall Female Winner – Both 5K Run & 5K Walk
5K Run & Walk – Top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age groups (excluding overall male and female winner):
12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Important Dates:
T-Shirt ordering date will be: October 7th – There will be a limited number of extra shirts ordered distributed first come first serve while supplies last
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carbondale Sewage Plt, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Herrin, IL
Population
12,271
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 4 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
62
Days to train
- Race
- Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K
- Date
- October 31 – November 1, 2026
- Location
- 316 W Monroe, Herrin, IL
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Gavin's Hallows' Eve 5K
Oct 31, 2026